The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for 8 species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. This includes draft guidelines for the gopher frog; Florida mouse; mangrove rivulus; ...

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATES AND TIMES: Friday, May 8, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET; Monday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon ET

PLACE: This is the first of two workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars will have the same presentation. Information on joining the webinar will be available at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer.

This is the second of two workshops that will be broadcast via webinars. All webinars will have the same presentation. Information on joining the webinar will be available at https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/wildlife/species-guidelines. Participation in the webinar will require access to a computer.

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Commission will present draft Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines for 8 species included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. This includes draft guidelines for the gopher frog; Florida mouse; mangrove rivulus; Suwannee cooter; Lower Keys populations of the red rat snake, peninsula ribbonsnake, and striped mud turtle; and a revised set of guidelines for the Florida pine snake. These guidelines outline biological background, recommended survey methodology, and voluntary conservation practices designed to improve conditions for these species. The webinars will provide the public an opportunity to provide feedback and offer suggestions on the proposed guidelines. Comments can also be sent to [e-mail].

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: An email to [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: the ADA Coordinator at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Kelly O’Connor at [e-mail] or by calling [phone].